Pentosan polysulfate sodium (100mg)
Cystopen Capsule is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It should be taken on an empty stomach at least an hour before having a meal. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.Some of the common side effects of this medicine include hair loss, diarrhea, nausea, rash, and headache. It may also make you feel dizzy, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are on any other medication for a blood disorder, liver disease, or any other health condition.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Cystopen
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cystopen Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Cystopen Capsule binds to the urinary bladder wall and prevents the irritating chemicals in the urine from coming in contact with the bladder wall.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cystopen Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Cystopen Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Information regarding the use of Cystopen Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Cystopen Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
There is limited information available on the use of Cystopen Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Cystopen Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, Cystopen Capsule is a weak anticoagulant, and it may increase your risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding, or if you notice blood in stool.
No, Cystopen Capsule is not a steroid. It is used in the treatment of interstitial cystitis which is also known as bladder pain syndrome. This disease may cause sores on the inner lining of the urinary bladder along with areas of tiny bleeds, and the patient complains of pain and a frequent urge to urinate.
Generally, it takes about 3 to 6 months of continuous therapy to find some benefit or improvement. However, the duration of start of effect is variable as Cystopen Capsule is recommended for long-term use to get effective clinical benefit. To check the effectiveness of the medicine, patients are reassessed after 3 months of treatment. This is also done to analyze whether the medication can be continued longer if the patients have not encountered any side effects.
Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have any disease for which you are taking blood thinning medications like warfarin, heparin, aspirin, etc. This is done because the use of Cystopen Capsule can increase the risk of bleeding. Also, pregnant women, patients with liver or kidney problems should remain cautious while using this medicine.
Cystopen Capsule should be taken in the dose as advised by the doctor. Take the medicine whole at least 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals with one glass of water.
No, Cystopen Capsule should not be refrigerated. Cystopen Capsule comes in the form of capsules and can be stored at a safe place below 30°C. The bottle should be tightly closed to protect the medicine from moisture. Use the medicine within specified time after opening the pack. It is important to discard and stop using this medicine after the expiry date.
